MEMBERSHIP AND SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER

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ABOUT THE HENRY
The Henry Art Gallery was founded as Washington State’s first art museum in 1926, on the principle that art stimulates inquiry, fosters knowledge, and builds healthy communities. Located on the campus of the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, the Henry is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the research and presentation of contemporary art. Learn about our mission and vision: text

POSITION PURPOSE
The Membership and Special Events Manager is responsible for developing donor engagement strategies for the Henry Art Gallery through special events, creative stewardship, and annual giving and membership campaigns. The Membership and Special Events Manager will have significant direct contact with the museum’s diverse internal and external audiences including members, patrons, board, staff, volunteers, and University partners.

The position will work closely with the Henry’s Deputy Director of External Relations to create and implement a successful membership program that builds an engaged community of Henry members.  The position will work collaboratively to design and evaluate annual membership solicitation and renewals, both in print and online.  A successful program will deliver value to Henry members by offering members meaningful and unique opportunities to connect with the museum through its exhibits, programs, collections, and events.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
The Henry acknowledges the historical structures and social dynamics that have continuously oppressed communities of color, and we acknowledge our part in institutional racism. We also acknowledge that we are situated on the land of the Coast Salish peoples.

We are actively committed to racial equity and to building a strong foundation of inclusivity and awareness in all we do. We value discourse that brings forward voices and positions that have been — and continue to be — oppressed. We do not tolerate hate speech or actions. We recognize that we are in the process of embodying these values across our exhibitions, programs, and operations; this is our ongoing work.

The Henry Art Gallery is a part of the University of Washington. For more information about race and equity at the UW, see washington.edu/raceequity .

SPECIAL NOTE:  Henry operations are currently conducted both onsite and through remote work. In September 2021, the museum will resume more regular, onsite, in-person operations. This position will be expected to work primarily onsite, with the possibility of some remote flexibility available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Member Acquisition and Stewardship